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Who is MEMA?

The Maine Energy Marketers Association (MEMA) is a non-profit 501c (6) trade association representing over 300 members that employ over 8,000 people who work in the energy delivery and service industry and its dovetailing associates. MEMA Regular Members supply heating oil, gasoline, biofuel, diesel fuel, kerosene, propane, lubricants, and alternative energy products at retail and wholesale levels. MEMA Associate Members supply fuel handling, transportation equipment, HVAC, and additional services. MEMA is also pleased to be the Association of Choice for many convenience stores in Maine.

 

What does MEMA do?

On behalf of the membership, MEMA provides advocacy, education, and leadership at local, regional, state, and national levels and has proudly represented Maine's energy marketers since 1954.

 

What is an Energy Marketer?

Energy Marketers encompass a wide range of commercial businesses, from wholesalers to retailers that store and distribute conventional, alternative, and renewable vehicle fuels, heating fuels, and lubricants for residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial uses.

 

Where are you located?

Our office is located at 25 Greenwood RD, Brunswick, ME 04011.

 

What are the benefits of becoming a MEMA Member?

 

Who can become a member?

  • All energy marketers that sell heating oil, gasoline, biofuel, diesel fuel, kerosene, propane, lubricants, and alternative energy products at retail levels
  • All energy marketers that supply fuel handling, transportation equipment, HVAC, and additional services
  • All energy marketers that sell heating oil, gasoline, biofuel, diesel fuel, kerosene, propane, lubricants, and alternative energy products at wholesale levels
  • All companies that primarily sell motor fuels, i.e., convenience stores
  • All companies that provide essential services to the energy industry, e.g. Accounting, Banking, Marketing, Advertising, etc.

 

How can I become a member?

You can become a member online by filling out our Membership Application, or you can give us a call at (207) 729-5298 to join.

 

What is MTEC?

MEMA Technical Education Center (MTEC) is the state's leading non-profit 501c(3) technical training facility that provides heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) training and certification. MTEC is overseen by an all-volunteer Education Committee comprised of business owners and associates currently working in the industry. MTEC curriculums continually evolve to reflect relevant trends, advancements, and industry best practices, ensuring your employees possess the qualifications necessary to provide unsurpassed service to your customers.

 

Why participate in MEMA's Health Insurance Trust?

MEMA's Health Insurance Trust offers features you cannot get from a commercial carrier and better employee benefits with competitive rates. The collective efforts and success in managing health care costs benefit our members directly instead of going to an insurance company's bottom line. In addition to medical insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance are available.

 

What is MEMA's Workers' Compensation Self-Insured program?

MEMA's self-insured Workers Compensation Trust offers competitive pricing with refund opportunities. Established in 1991, this program has proven to be a quality alternative to the commercial insurance market, as evidenced by over $5 million in refunds. The program has seen great success, focusing on solid safety and claims management.

 

What is Energy Choice?

Energy Choice is a program created by state and federal policymakers that allows consumers to choose how best to heat and cool their homes and places of business. This program encourages competition and innovation in the energy sector while giving consumers more control over their energy decisions.

 

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